Natural DIY Insect Repellent
Here's an easy roll-on homemade essential oil blend bug repellent with natural ingredients that you can use to deter insects all summer long.
Materials
- 1 10 ml roll-on glass bottle
- jojoba oil
- 10 drops lemongrass essential oil
- 10 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops geranium essential oil
Instructions
- Remove the ball and stopper from the bottle.
- Place all the essential oils into the roll-on bottle.
- Fill the remaining space with jojoba or other carrier oil.
- Snap the ball and stopper back into place, and cover tightly with the cap.
- To use, shake the bottle and roll it on areas of your skin that you are concerned about, such as mosquito bites, ants, fleas, spiders, and ticks.
Notes
Caution: Essential oils can be irritating to some people and should not be used on children under the age of 3.
I searched for a leak-proof bottle, but it seems like they are not to be found. Just be careful if you pack these in a bag on a trip. Perhaps wrap them in plastic first, just to be safe.
Other good essential oil choices are peppermint, thyme, cedarwood, tea tree oil, and cinnamon oil.
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